Public figure
Michael Shellenberger Silver
American writer and environmental policy advocate
Michael Shellenberger is an American writer and environmental policy advocate. Born 1971 in Colorado. Associated with Breakthrough Institute.
At a glance
Silver- Born
- 1971-06-16, Colorado
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- author, environmentalist, cultural anthropologist, ecologist, environmental scientist
- Fields
- environmental policy, environmentalism, cultural anthropology, energy industry
- Also known as
- Michael D. Shellenberger
Education and professional journey
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Education
- Earlham College
- Greeley Central High School
Awards and recognition
Silver- Heroes of the Environment
Personal journey
- Languages
- English
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